Preliminary Update Notes

This is a list of preliminary changes in the first Dev Server test of update 1.71. All content is subject to change and the notes may very well be updated with new vehicles, changes and extras. Expect to see bugs and inconsistencies in this opening of the dev server. The content you see should not be taken as final and will likely be changed, added to or indeed removed on final release. Please report any unusual behavior to our Dev Section Bug Report forums! Please try to focus on testing new vehicles, features and locations and be sure to leave feedback.

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Updated Combat Missions:

Warbonds will no longer have an expiry date.

Updated warbonds shop – now, by completing battle tasks the player can improve the warbonds shop which unlocks new items.

Difficult tasks have been replaced by a new type of tasks – special tasks, completing these will allow you to earn medals which will give you access to premium items. Special tasks are available in the warbonds shop.

New battle tasks have been added to the game.

Platoon:

The ability to create a platoon of 8 players has been introduced. You will only be able to play with a platoon of this size in squadron battles.

You will be able to participate in a platoon by accessing the squad settings after it has been created.

New smokescreen producing equipment – engine exhaust smoke system – has been added. Smokescreens can be activated on the move, the time and amount is limited. The modification is available for all vehicles that had it in reality – IT-1, T-62, T-55A, T-64A, T-10M.

A bug where the rangefinder had 2000m limit in RB/SB has been fixed. Depending on the rangefinder type the equipment can now operate at 2500-5000m distance. Rank 6 ground vehicles have a ranging of 5000m distance if they use laser or stereo rangefinders.

The number of crew members in the Sd.Kfz.234/4 has been increased to four.

Aircraft with only one gunner positions have different gunner’s view modes – the view has been moved as close to the weapon as possible. You can switch back to the standard view mode in the settings.

Aircraft rocket damage has been updated, they are now more accurate, mass explosive type parameters have been added. As a result, damage against armoured vehicles has been reduced. 127-137mm rockets have damage similar to that of a 152mm HE shell. To destroy a medium or heavy tank players will have to get a direct hit

Do 335 (all variants) – A bug which would allow bombs to drop without the bomb-bay doors opening has been fixed.

The firing angles of turrets have been fixed for the following aircraft:

If there’s something interesting with wot, you’ll see it here. If there is nothing to post, then ofc you won’t see wot articles. But there’s no reason to go around whining in the comment section of articles you don’t want to read in the first place.

The patch notes stated that the rear gunner view is for aircraft with a single-gunner seat. It’s not available for bombers or any aircraft with multiple gunner positions…yet. FYI – if you prefer the old gunner view, you can disable this new gunner view option in the Settings menu. It will be enabled by default.

What I’m saying is, there have been a few French planes in the game’s files for some time now. I recognize you from the WT forum, so I imagine you know that already. So, I’m asking if you have anything else to suggest that France is coming soon. Don’t get me wrong, I really want to see France added to the game, too; I’m just interested to know what your reasoning is in saying that they’ll “probably be next update.”